Ministry Education

Planning will begin soon for 2017 dates. Now is a good time to think of those you want to get involved in training in 2017, or if BTC can taylor-make some training for your parish.

Post Ordination Ministry Development (POMD):

The new “Community of Practice” model for post-ordination professional development is now underway across the Diocese, and it has been great to see the engagement within the groups. Dates are indicated below:

Mawhera

Nelson

Waimea

Marlborough

November

25

24

17

December

01

In 2017 I will be planning 2 or 3 specific training days for those newly ordained as well as the Community of Practice meetings

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2017

The dates for 2017 have now been finalized, so If you are considering CPE please put these in your diary NOW. If you want to do CPE (including for course credit towards Laidlaw Grad Dip or B Theol), please talk to Graham about the requirements.

If you are interested in this for 2016/2017 now is a good time to begin a conversation with your vestry or myself and any possible intern. Please remember that an intern is a training position, so the intern needs to be working under someone with experience.We now have the exciting development of offering a 1yr fulltime diploma which majors on internship (20hrs per week) which would be ideal for any young person wanting to do a gap year programme or gain experience in Christian ministry (see attached PDF).Our two internship options are:

Fulltime Diploma of Christian Studies (Internship).

Fulltime BTC (4 papers/semester) and 10hrs ministry per week.

ALPHA

I have made enquiries and the new ALPHA Course will be put on DVD in October. A copy of the DVD will be purchased for the Resource Library (Anglican Center).

ALPHA PRAYER COURSE

Journey through the Lord’s Prayer with six short videos and a handy ‘cheat sheet’ for each session, all designed to fuel discussion and deepen the prayer life of your church.

Chuck Collins. Reformation Anglicanism: Biblical, Generous, Beautiful. Newport Beach: Anglican House Publishers, 2014. A clear and easy-to-read description of Anglican DNA. A must read for clergy and anyone wanting to know what does being Anglican mean.

RESOURCES

NEW Resources now available.

If you know of any good small group resources please let me know so we can update our supply.

EQUIP DVDs are also available at Holy Trinity, Greymouth and St Christopher’s, Blenheim for loan.

Please let your small group leaders know about these resources by passing this list on.

NAME

TYPE

LOCATION

Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course

DVD, leaders guide, course book

Anglican Centre

How I Changed my Mind About Evolution: Evangelicals reflect on faith and science

Book (Biologos and IVP)

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

Pioneering Movements, by Steve Addison

Book

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

Meaningful Funerals, by Ewan Kelly

Book

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

For All The Saints: Liturgical and Biographical versions

Book

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

Storytelling and Communication Masterclass – Rob Harley

DVD

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

St Christopher’s and Holy Trinity Greymouth

Islam and Christianity – Graeme Howarth

DVD

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

St Christopher’s and Holy Trinity Greymouth

Life in the Tough Lane -Rob Harley

DVD

Anglican Centre and Bishop Sutton Library

Online: via BTC/ Diocesan websites “Resources” sections.

BTC has now established a platform to make video presentations available at www.bishopdale.ac.nz/media including the Rob Harley Storytelling and Communication Master Class.

BIOLOGOS is an organization founded by Francis Collins, of dedicated evangelicals committed to the relationship between the Christian faith and science. They have a new site for “pastor resources” which has very good resources for many of the difficult questions people ask.Check it out http://biologos.org/news/september-2014/new-pastor-resource-center.

ISCASTis an Australian organisation (with many NZers and expats) dedicated to exploring the interface between science and the Christian faith. Its membership consists of scientists, theologians and professionals with standing in their own fields and a commitment to the Christian faith. Their website has many good resources that tackle many questions about science and faith.See http://www.iscast.org.

InterChurch Bioethics Council

The InterChurch Bioethics Council (ICBC) is composed of appointed representatives from Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches for the purpose of addressing crucial ethical issues in NZ relating to bioethics http://www.interchurchbioethics.org.nz and Facebook.

About the Anglican Church

The Anglican Diocese of Nelson is a family of evangelical churches shaped by Anglican tradition. It covers the top third of the South Island of New Zealand. We are strongly committed to carrying the mission of Christ forward and engaging in contemporary ministry through the local church. We have a vision to strengthen local churches, but also to plant new kinds of churches and ministries wherever there is a need. We want to obey Christ's Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.